VOV.VN - Following their all-action displays which led them all the way to the final, Croatia were the most offensive and defensive team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, according to FIFA statistics.

A total of 169 goals were scored during the 2018 World Cup, an average of 2.64 goals per match. The World Cup set a record for home goals with 12 goals going in at the wrong end of the pitch. Referees issued 219 yellow cards and 4 red cards in the World Cup. Belgium were the highest scorers with 16 goals from 10 different players. Croatia were the busiest defenders with 301 clearances, tackles and saves to prevent their opponents from scoring. Croatia also attacked more than anyone else, with 352 attacking moves. The tireless Ivan Perisic ran more than any other player at the 2018 World Cup, covering a total distance of 72km. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made 27 saves, the most of any keeper in the competition, to receive the Golden Glove award. Harry Kane won the Golden Boot award with his haul of 6 goals. The 2018 World Cup set a record for penalties with 29 spot-kicks awarded, 22 of which were successfully converted.

A total of 169 goals were scored during the 2018 World Cup, an average of 2.64 goals per match.

The World Cup set a record for home goals with 12 goals going in at the wrong end of the pitch.

Referees issued 219 yellow cards and 4 red cards in the World Cup.

Belgium were the highest scorers with 16 goals from 10 different players.

Croatia were the busiest defenders with 301 clearances, tackles and saves to prevent their opponents from scoring.

Croatia also attacked more than anyone else, with 352 attacking moves.

The tireless Ivan Perisic ran more than any other player at the 2018 World Cup, covering a total distance of 72km.

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made 27 saves, the most of any keeper in the competition, to receive the Golden Glove award.

Harry Kane won the Golden Boot award with his haul of 6 goals.

The 2018 World Cup set a record for penalties with 29 spot-kicks awarded, 22 of which were successfully converted.